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KiwiSaver hits the magic million

2 April 2009

More than one million New Zealanders are now saving for their retirement through KiwiSaver, just 21 months after it started, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today.

Greater flexibility for KiwiSavers comes at a cost

1 April 2009

Reducing the minimum KiwiSaver employee contribution from 4% to 2% provides some welcome flexibility for KiwiSavers and their employers, but comes at a cost that may ultimately detract from the end savings outcome.

KiwiSaver changes into lower gear

30 March 2009

KiwiSaver Mark IV starts on Wednesday for nearly one million people who face a raft of changes expected to make it easier for more people to join while opening up options for existing members.

Building a trusted financial sector

18 December 2008

Retirement Commissioner Dianna Crossan has spelt out to her new minister a raft of issues which are hurting the financial sector.

KiwiSaver change should be no suprise - English

10 December 2008

It should be no surprise that employees in KiwiSaver with bosses who pay above the current minimum will have to pay extra tax, Finance Minister Bill English said this morning.

Fed-up boss goes back to the rules on KiwiSaver

14 October 2008

One of New Zealand's biggest companies says it is so fed up with frequent changes to KiwiSaver that it will not make any further promises to its staff about the scheme until it settles down.

KiwiSaver survey shows higher levels of understanding

6 October 2008

Despite global financial market turmoil more New Zealanders understand what KiwiSaver is all about and are using it to save for their retirement, a new survey shows.

More mortgages qualify for KiwiSaver mortgage diversion

15 September 2008

Amendments to the mortgage diversion regulations signed by Order in Council today allow more types of mortgages to qualify for the mortgage diversion facility.

KiwiSaver law change to remove conflict

23 July 2008

Labour Minister Trevor Mallard says KiwiSaver legislation will be altered to ensure there is no conflict with employment law when workers and bosses thrash out remuneration packages.